ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724763 Results

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1 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exalt
stealth
urge
nurture

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
composed
condone
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
appalling
hedonism
classic
implement

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
garish
discern
benefactor

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
turpitude
pretentious
supple
refurbish

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."